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Learning About the USA

There is a lot going around in politics that is far too brutal for small children. Yet, their little eyes and ears are open, and they're noticing what is going on around them. 

I think this is a good time for the children to learn about the USA.

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

I prefer to use this interest to teach the children more "safe," "non-biased" information about their country. As teachers, we have an obligation to teach them to think for themselves, and certainly not to tell them how to think! 

I have several Amazon affiliate links below that will bring a few pennies to me, at absolutely no cost to you. These are some examples of teaching children about the United States without teaching them to have an opinion.

How about a book of maps?
(National Geographic Kids)

How about a book of USA places?
by Gene Lipen
 
 Here's a fun collection of true tales from American History!
by Jennifer Armstrong

Here are some great biographies about American women!
by Jenifer Bazzit

Here is a book that will empower little ones!
edited by Lindsey H. Metcalf, Kelia V. Dawson, and Jeannette Bradley
 
I'm sure you know plenty more children's books to educate children about the United States of America! (Leave a comment below with your favorites!)

Here are a few resources that can be used throughout the year, whether or not there is a patriotic holiday on the horizon!

This is my newest deck on the Boom Learning platform: the children think about each USA fact, and decide if it is true or false. 

Explore this image for a link to this fun digital resource.


These Reading Comprehension for Active Learners sets have always been a big hit for my learners! 
This one tells about the 5 branches of the US military.  It's easy to differentiate since there are three different leveled texts!
Explore this image for a link to this fun resource for active learners.


Here's another resource on the Boom Learning platform comparing two North American countries! Canada, USA, or Both?

Explore this image for a link to this fun digital resource.

This resource is a favorite! It's perfect for helping the children to recognize and accept the differences between the people in our country!

Explore this image for a link to this popular diversity resource.



These mapping task cards help children learn their way around the USA map! 


Explore this image for a link to this popular set of geography task cards

This set combines several skills, and can be used for Presidents Day, Election Day, or any day you're learning about the USA! Mapping, Comparing, Syllables, and Opinion Writing with a President Theme

Explore this image for a link to this useful resource.


Do your students struggle to remember which patriotic holiday is which? 

Explore this image for a link to this valuable resource.


Want a fun collection with a huge savings?

Explore this image for a link to this time saving and money saving bundle of resources.

Or perhaps you'd prefer this collection of digital resources on Boom Learning: USA Boom Bundle

Explore this image for a link to this time saving and money saving bundle of resources.


How do you help younger children learn about the USA?

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

What would you do if you were president?

Children shouldn't have to deal with actual politics, especially since these days politics can be far too hurtful and controversial! I think it's best to go in a different direction with kids.
 
What would you do if you were president? I asked my students this question, and their responses were absolutely delightful!

 
This year, on election day, we voted for our favorite Indoor Recess Game. Sorry won, with Battleship a close second. We graphed our votes, and drew some conclusions from the data.

A couple of days later, we had a fabulous discussion.

I asked them what they would do if they were President of the United States.  Their answers were amazing!

Here are some of my favorites:

  • I would get rid of smoking.
  • I would expect people to try to get along.
  • I would get rid of drugs.
  • I would make sure people stopped hurting each other.
  • I would have people smile more.
  • I would let people wear their hair however they want.
  • I would have the rich people use their extra money to help the poor people.
  • I would get rid of junk food.
  • I would make everyone read.
  • I would make sure people are healthy.
  • I would make people exercise.
  • I would get rid of bullies.
Honestly, I was inspired and proud! I half expected "typical" kid answers: no homework, no bedtimes, more video games... but they didn't go in that direction at all! 

They've got my vote!

Here's a little freebie with this prompt and another prompt as well:



What would you do if you were president? I asked my students this question, and their responses were absolutely delightful!

Election Day Options for Little Learners

I'm tired of watching the attack ads on TV, my phone ringing constantly, getting flyer after flyer in the mail, and the signs all over town. Luckily, this campaign season is almost over. Thank goodness!

Election Day Options for Little Learners: The REAL election is far too grusome to share with little ones, so here are a few alternatives that will help the kiddos learn in a way they can understand

 I also think it's important to teach the importance of the election to the little ones. But in a gentler, kinder fashion.

Election Day Options for Little Learners: The REAL election is far too grusome to share with little ones, so here are a few alternatives that will help the kiddos learn in a way they can understand

We vote for our favorite indoor recess game! See the above image or see HERE for this freebie for Election Day. It includes ballots, graphs, and suggestions for the day.

We've been working on common and proper nouns, so I've cooked up this matching game with an election theme. I find ANY special day makes learning more fun, doesn't it? This set has several options, including a board game. You can learn more about this set HERE, or by see the image.
Election Day Options for Little Learners: The REAL election is far too grusome to share with little ones, so here are a few alternatives that will help the kiddos learn in a way they can understand


Kids always need brain breaks, and squeezing in a little patriotism doesn't hurt! See the image or see HERE to download this Dollar Deal!
Election Day Options for Little Learners: The REAL election is far too grusome to share with little ones, so here are a few alternatives that will help the kiddos learn in a way they can understand

Here are a few books I've found with an election theme.

(These are Amazon affiliates.)


Don't forget the Patriotic Music!

(These are also Amazon affiliates.)

America's Favorite Patriotic Songs


How do you honor election day with your little ones?

Election Day Options for Little Learners: The REAL election is far too grusome to share with little ones, so here are a few alternatives that will help the kiddos learn in a way they can understand
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